Superintendent Shawn Chabot informed students and families Wednesday morning that someone associated with Mt. Ararat High School recently tested positive to COVID-19, and may have exposed other staff or students.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine provides another $10 million to rent relief program
The new funding will allow renters to apply for assistance from the Maine Housing Authority through the end of September, and it will be the final allocation unless more federal funding becomes available.
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Posted inLocal & State
Madison nursing home violated federal requirements to prevent spread of COVID-19, documents say
The Maplecrest nursing home failed to have a system in place for the monitoring of symptoms reported during screening process, according to documents provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Study shows coronavirus is mutating during massive U.S. spread
But it does not conclude that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical outcomes.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. experts tell Congress ‘no cutting corners’ as vaccine tests expand
However, President Trump continues to push for a faster timeline, which many experts say is risky and may not allow for adequate testing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
The Metropolitan Opera to skip season, for first time in nearly 140 years
This season was to have started this week, but all 218 performances of 23 operas have been canceled.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Cumberland County launches forgivable loan program for small businesses
Businesses with 25 or fewer employees can access forgivable loans of up to $10,000 to retain or hire workers, and very small companies can access $5,000 to fund operations.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Feared COVID outbreaks in schools yet to arrive, early data show
There have been explosive outbreaks in colleges and thousands of teachers and students have become sick, but the virus doesn’t seem to be spreading in schools.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Trump fails to acknowledge suffering caused by COVID
As the U.S. surpasses 200,000 deaths from the virus, the president says that it ‘affects virtually nobody.’
Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: A new bakery in Brunswick, a new Holy Donut in Auburn
Salt Pine Social closes, and Anoche wants your spare apples.